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How far is Butte, MT, from Grand Forks, ND?

The distance between Grand Forks (Grand Forks International Airport) and Butte (Bert Mooney Airport) is 736 miles / 1185 kilometers / 640 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Grand Forks (GFK) to Butte (BTM) is 884 miles / 1423 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 15 hours 27 minutes.

Grand Forks International Airport – Bert Mooney Airport

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Distance from Grand Forks to Butte

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Grand Forks to Butte. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 736.382 miles
  • 1185.093 kilometers
  • 639.899 nautical miles

Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth's surface using an ellipsoidal model of the planet.

Haversine formula
  • 734.325 miles
  • 1181.781 kilometers
  • 638.111 nautical miles

The haversine formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points assuming a spherical earth (great-circle distance – the shortest distance between two points).

How long does it take to fly from Grand Forks to Butte?

The estimated flight time from Grand Forks International Airport to Bert Mooney Airport is 1 hour and 53 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Grand Forks International Airport (GFK) and Bert Mooney Airport (BTM)

On average, flying from Grand Forks to Butte generates about 129 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 129 kilograms equals 283 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Grand Forks to Butte

See the map of the shortest flight path between Grand Forks International Airport (GFK) and Bert Mooney Airport (BTM).

Airport information

Origin Grand Forks International Airport
City: Grand Forks, ND
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: GFK
ICAO Code: KGFK
Coordinates: 47°56′57″N, 97°10′33″W
Destination Bert Mooney Airport
City: Butte, MT
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: BTM
ICAO Code: KBTM
Coordinates: 45°57′17″N, 112°29′49″W